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Spark plugs, replacing

Special tools required

Spark plug wrench 3122 B

NOTE:

Spark plug identification. Refer to
- 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AMU
- 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): ATC
- 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AWP
- 24 MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (MFI) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BEA
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Observe environmental requirements for disposal.

Tightening torques	Nm
Spark plugs in cylinder head	30
Ignition coils to cylinder head cover	10

4-cylinder gasoline engine (turbo) ATC:

Remove engine cover. Refer to Engine cover, removing .
Disconnect vacuum hose -2- from vacuum reservoir.
Unbolt vacuum reservoir -3- and detach from bracket.
With ignition switched off, disconnect connectors from ignition coils.

Fig 1: Ignition Coils

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Unbolt ignition coils -1-.
Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench 3122 B.
Screw in new spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
Install ignition coils. Replace the seals if damaged.

Check that ignition cables and spark plug connectors are securely fitted.